Obits

Obituary: Avery Wilson, 87, of Mears

November 10, 2025

Avery Wilson, 87, of Mears, passed away on Thursday, November 6, 2025. He was born June 8, 1938, in Antrim County, the son of Gilman and Jessie (Colwell) Wilson. Avery was the youngest of eight children, and was preceded in death by his parents and siblings. Avery moved to Walkerville and attended Walkerville School and later transferred to Hart High…

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Obituary: Geronimo Castillo Palacios, 80, of Hart

November 6, 2025

Geronimo Castillo Palacios, 80, of Hart, passed away Wednesday, November 5, 2025. He was born November 17, 1944, in Doctor Arroyo, Nuevo Leon, Mexico, the son of Jesus Castillo and Juanita Palacios Castillo. Geronimo was a loving family man and friend. He formerly pastored at his home church, Asamblea Apostolica in New Era, and was a devout servant of the…

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Obituary: Paul Lee Clark, 55, of Hesperia

October 29, 2025

Paul Lee Clark, 55, of Hesperia, passed away Saturday, October 25, 2025, at his home. He was born March 15, 1970, in Hesperia, the son of Victor and Donna (Sanoff) Clark. Paul was a loving son, father, grandfather, and friend. He enjoyed spending time with his family and pets, traveling, and cooking; he was a great down home cook. He…

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Obituary: Gary David Green, 68, of Pentwater

October 23, 2025

Gary David Green, 68 of Pentwater, passed away on Tuesday, October 14, 2025. Born April 4, 1957, in Ludington, Gary was the son of the late Earl and Lorna (Sawyer) Green. He graduated from Ludington Senior High School with the class of 1975 and went on to receive his associate degree from West Shore Community College. He married Cheryl Lyn…

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Obituary: Gerald Leonard ‘Buzz’ Schmitz Jr., 73, of Hart

October 20, 2025

Gerald Leonard “Buzz” Schmitz Jr., 73, of Hart, passed away Friday, October 17, 2025, due to a motor vehicle accident. He was born October 8, 1952, in Monroe, the son of Gerald Sr. and Jean (Dodson) Schmitz. In 1995, Gerald married Helen (Mannor) Schmitz, and over the last 30 years have been blessed with 11 children, 27 grandchildren, and 11…

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